Beefing up my skills for 2026 – Gordon Ramsay Academy Recently, a friend sent me a photo of his dinner. He was dining at The Savoy Grill, and the picture of the Beef Wellington was a thing of beauty. If there is one iconic dish that I can never resist on a menu, it is […]
Xi Home Dumplings Bay – Dumpling Making Class
A delight wrapped up in dough. Xi Home Dumplings Bay is a Chinese restaurant that also offers dumpling-making masterclasses led by its own chefs and its head chef. These dumpling making classes are a lovely way to spend an afternoon, where you can learn new skills and free yourself from the tyranny of Itsu freezer […]
Christmas Ski Gifts
A selection of Gifts for skiers Snow is falling in the mountains, and the ski season is imminent. Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the skier in your life? Check out our suggestions for ski kit presents. Skiing is an expensive pastime, and you need a lot of gear to have a […]
I slept, but not properly – until I changed my mattress
Simba’s impact on my posture could be felt immediately – I’m a changed woman in the mornings. Sleep itself didn’t trouble me, but I suspected the quality of sleep was a problem. Despite regularly getting six to eight hours of zeds, I’d feel dreadful upon waking: inertia, stiffness, lack of energy. Springing out of bed […]
Sourdough Starter School – Bread Ahead
Homemade sourdough demystified A lot of us experimented with sourdough over lockdown, those long weeks stuck indoors, allowing a prime opportunity to start a new life in your airing cupboard. It can be quite daunting to manage the mercurial nature of that ancient balance of wild yeast and bacteria. Beginning the process of making your […]
Simba Hybrid Mattress – A Great Sleep
Simba Where Comfort Meets Clever Design My daughter was in dire need of a new mattress. Hers had seen better days, and while it had served her well, it was no longer giving her the restful nights she needed. So, when the opportunity came to try the Simba Hybrid Mattress, we jumped at it, and […]
Fresh and Vibrant Wines for Spring
With the glorious stretch of weather we have been having in the UK, it feels as if it is time to discard the heavy red and full-bodied white wines that have sustained us through the cold winter months for something fresher with a bit of a zing
The British Hamper Company
Visiting the headquarters of the British Hamper Company is an enlightening experience. I’ve been sent many hampers in my life – and never really had a second thought about what went into making them. Travelling up to Lincoln to meet some of the founders of the British Hamper Company, I was on a mission to discover how they source, pack and deliver their luxury hampers.
Simba Hybrid Original Mattress
The Quest for the Perfect Night’s Sleep: Enter the Simba Hybrid® Original Mattress Aren’t we all on a quest for the perfect night’s sleep? Experts suggest that adults need at least seven hours of sleep each night to stay healthy. To achieve this, we’re encouraged to keep the bedroom dark and quiet, limit light exposure, […]
You Be Chef Gourmet BBQ Box
You Be Chef Gourmet BBQ Box – This was a BBQ with bells and whistles. Gambas, scallops, tandoori burgers and sides of onion rings and potatoes along with an Isle of Wight tomato salad where fabulous tomatoes grow.